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Europa: The Latest From Galileo
This image from the Galileo probe shows Europa, Jupiter's ice-covered moon. It is the highest resolution picture ever made of Europa, showing a complex array of fractured terrain. The image covers a 5.9 by 9.9 mile area near the moon's equator. It was taken from a distance of 2,060 miles during Galileo's December 19th flyby.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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Released on 17 January 2017 Full disk of the Sun See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2017 ALMA observes the Sun See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2013 Overview of the Large Magellanic Cloud (ground-based image) See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2018 Wide-field image of the sky around the globular star cluster NGC 3201 See it as a poster -
Released on 17 January 2025 Supernova Remnant Cassiopeia A See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 17 JAN 1997 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 17 JAN 1997.
Questions about January 17, 1997
What space photo was released on January 17, 1997?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 1997 was "Europa: The Latest From Galileo". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on January 17, 1997?
A first quarter moon, about 60% lit.
What day of the week was January 17, 1997?
January 17, 1997 was a Friday, day 17 of the 365 days in 1997.
Is it free?
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